Chapter 97 Give me some extra points!
"I'm very happy that a capable investigator has come to Seres Manor..."
Saiyam crossed his fingers on his abdomen and was only wearing a black high-collared shirt with gold patterns on the collar. The Serres family coat of arms - a sailing ship, a shield and a lightning bolt.
I remember their family’s motto is - walk through the storm, persevere, and be fearless.
It can be seen that this is a very aggressive family.
Wayne thought silently as he took out a pen and paper, "If you don't mind, can I take notes?" "
Please," Saiyam looked at him calmly, with wrinkles on his old face motionless, "I Where should we start?"
"Well, let's start with the Black Pearl." Wei En thought for a while and said, "You should know that they were the ones who attacked your manor last time, right?" "The
Black Pearl... We've known each other for a long time." Saiyam's slightly cloudy eyes gradually brightened.
"They are the emperors on the Kordo Sea, the nightmare in the hearts of countless people." "
From the city-state of Castor to Ahmed in the northern continent, to Mchilo in the southern continent, almost all ships must ship 100% Turn over 20% of the cargo to them."
Wei En was stunned for a moment, "Twenty percent of all?"
This is not 20% of the income, but based on the cargo of the ship - which is equivalent to saying, black The Pearl got these goods for free without having to pay anything.
As long as you resell it, the profit will be five times or ten times the increase.
"But this was the previous rule,"
Saiyam's eyes flashed with coldness. "Now they are even more outrageous. In order to save ships and manpower, they actually asked us to convert the goods into gold pounds." "It is equivalent to saying that
our ship is leaving Before entering the port, the cost of all goods will be doubled."
"Calculated based on five times the profit?"
"Most of the goods are, and a small part, such as metal minerals, are charged at ten times the cost price."
Wei En said, "Hey guys, is it so scary?"
In the past, I still robbed people on the road and then sold them, but now it's better. I don't even bother to do anything, and just start taking the sacks to put the money... "
So, you... um, had a conflict with them?"
Saiyam's mouth curled up slightly. , with an expression full of disdain, "Since last month, all ships belonging to the Seres family will no longer turn in the Black Pearl." "
Isabello, that fool who only knows how to count money while lying on the gold pounds, thinks that force Enough to be able to run rampant in the Cordo Sea. This time, I am going to capsize his Black Pearl!"
So that's it.
Wei En came to his senses, and there was still this entanglement of maritime interests in it, "So how many times do I want to capsize his Black Pearl? Is this why the Black Pearl sacked Port Basil a few days ago?"
"Yes, but before that, we were well prepared and did not suffer much loss." "
You?"
"All the Custer city-states A family that owns a ship!"
No wonder they dared to resist. It turned out that there was an entire city-state behind them.
However, this had nothing to do with the case. Wayne asked directly: "Then do you think it is possible that Master Lugert's death was their revenge?" "No way." Saiyam immediately denied it without thinking, "
Although I don't want to admit it, but Isabello never brings matters at sea to land." "
I'm afraid this is the only correct thing in his mind full of shit."
Wei En was a little surprised. He didn't expect it. This sea emperor also has such a bottom line of principle.
"Then how do you explain the appearance of Tiki and Erno? Or is their target the statue?" "
This is the purpose of inviting you here," Saiyam glanced at him and said dissatisfied: "Mr. Young Investigator, 100 gold pounds is enough to buy 100 high-quality maids."
"..."
Grandet, Zhou Papi, Huang Shiren...
At this moment, many classic images of stinginess passed through Wei En's mind. Is it possible that the case involving the Black Pearl only offered a commission fee of 100 gold pounds?
" Then
the second question is about Master Luget stealing the idol..." "
It's also impossible!"
Saiyam raised his hand to interrupt him, and the expression on his face changed from dissatisfaction to dissatisfaction. Yue, "Even if all the clues point to him, I don't believe he would do such a thing."
"Oh?"
"For our Seres family, that statue represents the blessing of our ancestors. It doesn't Possessing any special abilities, something like this..."
Even though he didn't finish his sentence, Wei En already knew what he meant.
In this deformed and twisted world, the word "antique" only refers to those era relics, most of which have special powers.
Therefore, those ordinary and old things are uniformly called - "old things", which probably means old and useless things.
Thinking of this, Wayne put away the parchment, opened the box he carried with him, and took out "Potion No. 1." "I wonder if you would mind waking up Master Lugert? I have a few questions to ask him." "By the way
... Can you also talk to him?"
Saiyam's face turned completely cold, and his whole person exuded an intimidating aura, like a poisonous snake that might attack at any time, staring at the "No. 1 potion" - summoning spirits. Potion.
Wayne was unmoved. Whether it was to investigate the truth or for the 25 gold pounds that he was about to receive, it was necessary to use the spiritual evocation potion on Lugert.
Otherwise, he could only explore the name "Vasquez" and see if he could unearth more secrets.
But what will be the consequences of doing that? Just look at Collins Vazquez who is still respectfully guarding the door. It is tantamount to putting himself on the fire.
"Wizards from the Ghost School always like to blaspheme and play with the dead."
Wei En raised his eyebrows and said, let's just say, don't curse.
Forget about profanity, is the word "play" appropriate to use here?
"Let's do it. Just in time, I also want to ask Ruget." Saiyam almost used all his strength to finish this sentence calmly.
"Okay..."
Dang, Dang Dang.
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"Sir, do you need Master Ramiro to come over?"
Collins?
Wayne looked at Saiyam calmly and saw that he refused without changing his expression: "No."
"Okay, sir."
[You were targeted by Collins Vazquez's murderous intent. Comment: Rats like to hide in holes and peek into the outside world. This is not a good habit. Reward: Survival Points +2. 】
Oh?
It seemed that the old butler's mood was not as calm as his tone indicated.
But in this way, Wei En was a little more sure.
It's good to have emotions. The more emotions you have, it means that you can get some useful information by waking up Master Lugert.
"Let's begin."
"Okay."
Wayne walked to the bed, opened the spirit-calling potion and stuffed it into Luget's mouth. Is this how it should be used?
And Saiyam also came to the side, holding a ring with his fingers and caressing it a few times from time to time.
The two of them didn't have to wait long before a black light lit up from Lugert's mouth. Then the black light dispersed to form countless small and weak lights, which shuttled through his body.
Immediately afterwards, a slightly blurry shadow slowly broke away from his body and floated in mid-air - it was Ruget's soul.
"Father, father?"
Rugert looked around blankly, then looked down at his body, "I, what's wrong with me?" "
You're dead."
"I, I'm dead?"
"That's right, you idiot! There was anger in Saiyam's voice, "I have said long ago that strength does not represent a person's ability, wisdom does."
Wayne: "..."
Is now the time to preach?
"I, yes, I was killed..." Ruget murmured: "Sure enough, I was fooled."
Saiyam snorted: "Tell me, what happened? You took that A statue?"
Wayne couldn't help but glance at him, "Hey, old gentleman, you stole my line - let me tell you, even if one penny is missing from 100 gold pounds, don't even think about deducting the money."
"Sir, time is limited, please pay attention."
"Say!"
Rugert showed a trace of sadness on his face and sat on his own body, "I'm sorry, father, I did take the statue. But... it's two Brother, he asked me to take it."
"Genrich?"
Wei En said as expected, saying that there was something wrong with the person he met at Krims Cathedral that day, and that guy was really causing trouble.
"Well, the second brother told me that someone paid a high price for that statue and asked me to take it out secretly. After selling the money, I would exchange it for a fake one and go back without being discovered..." "Stupid!" Saiyam said angrily
. Looking at him, "Don't you think about it, why did he come to you instead of doing it himself?"
Lugert smiled bitterly, "He said that the family's business was in crisis and needed this money, and as a member of the family, I You should make a contribution."
"And you also told us that there was nothing special about that statue, so I took it away..." "
Didn't I tell you earlier that your mission is to take care of things here and at sea? There is your elder brother, and there is me!" Saiyam became even more angry.
Wei En understood that it turned out that this young master Lugert wanted to sell the idols in exchange for gold pounds to support his family's business... The starting point was good, but his IQ was worrying.
"Then what?"
"Then I brought the statue out. Who would have thought that as soon as I left the room, I would..." "
Just what?"
"I don't know how to describe it, but I know what I did. Everything, but that's not the state I control..."
"Manipulation?"
Wei En and Saiyam looked at each other, this was obviously the result of the mysterious side ability.
"Yes, it was like being manipulated. It was like this for the next few days. Until that day, I was sitting on the chair over there." At
this point, Rugert's unreal face actually showed With a fearful expression, "Many people suddenly came out from behind and abused me for a long time. The last person named Tiki..." "
I remember his original words were, 'This time I am just trying to get rid of you Seres family. Some interest, we Basques. Before I could finish, the man next to me stabbed me in the chest with a sword..."
Very good, I finally got to the point.
Wei En was shocked, "Basques?"
"What Basques?" Saiyam's eyes flickered slightly, "I know, it turns out they were hired by the Basques to kill you. Just say it's not like that. Isabello's acting style."
"Basque?" Lugert was obviously stunned for a moment, glanced at Wei En, and nodded: "Probably." "
..."
The corner of Wei En's mouth twitched, the two of you were obviously You take me for a fool.
"Where's the statue?" Saiyam ignored him and continued to ask, "Who gave the statue to him?" "
Second brother... I remember it very clearly. It was given to him."
"Genrich!"
Sai Yam punched the bed, "You bastard, how dare he? How dare he do such a thing?"
"Father, I'm sorry." Lugert's figure was even more illusory at this time, as if a wisp of smoke might dissipate at any time.
Wei En seized the last moment and asked: "Master Lugert, during the time when you were manipulated, besides coming into contact with Genrich, did you come into contact with anyone else?" "In other words, who often went there
? Looking for you? Tell me quickly."
"Huh?" Lugert paused with regret, looked at him and said: "There are quite a few, including Butler Collins, mother, third brother, and a few maids..." "
And Maid?"
"Well, I was manipulated and they were all..."
Wei En: "..."
Are you sure this can work?
Can such a spell control such tiny details? ?
"Shame! You are simply a shame to our Seres family! Damn it, they dare to humiliate us like this, I will sink them into the sea, definitely!" After hearing this,
Saiyam's furious roar was very penetrating With great force, both hands slammed on Luget...'s body.
Rugert looked at him with a sad face, "Father..."
"Collins, go find Genrich. No matter what he is doing, bring him to see me immediately!" "
Yes, sir."
Listen. Hearing the sound of Collins leaving quickly outside, Wayne glanced at the prompts on the panel.
[You are targeted with murderous intent by Collins Vazquez. Comments: Be warned, the mice are coming out of their holes. Reward: Survival Points +3. 】
Tsk, the murderous intention is even stronger.
"What about others? Did anyone behave abnormally after meeting? For example, they looked weird or said some incomprehensible words?"
Saiyam's face froze with anger. "You are the one who suspects that he is manipulating him?" With him?"
"There is such suspicion."
Wayne also had preconceptions. Since the panel had already prompted that there was a problem with Butler Collins, he could only find a way to lead to this person.
After hearing his question, Rugert lowered his head and thought for a moment, "There was a person who said something strange..." "
Who? What did he say?"
"Steward Collins, I heard him say, 'For the great dawn. '."
Saiyam gasped, "Dawn? Damn it, are you sure?"
"Yeah," Ruger nodded, "He did say that."
Wei En understood, and now he finally knew it was Who placed the power of Dawn Faith here.
But do the Vazquez people also believe in the dawn?
Or does it mean that there is some other profound meaning in putting something like this here?
"Collins!" Saiyam's face was completely cold. "I didn't expect that the slave I had raised for decades would betray me sometimes. I..." "
Not good!"
Wei En and Saiyam both reacted at the same time. Since both Collins and Genrich have problems, the two of them come together...
"Sir, it seems you have to make a decision."
Saiyam did not speak, but took out a necklace from his arms and pressed it. After a moment, he said with a cold face: "I never thought that those people have already come to the Seres family." "
Who is it? Is it Mr. Basque you mentioned?"
Wei En looked at his actions and stepped back. He walked to Tina's side and asked.
"You seem to know something?"
"I investigated some files and found out that the real name of the captain of the Black Pearl team that attacked here last time was Tiki Vazquez."
Saiyam glanced at him, "Also What?"
"No, that's all I know. But I think that with the current situation of the Basques, they wouldn't be bored enough to attack a young noble."
Wayne shook his head and said, "The most important thing is that they didn't rob this place..." "
This matter is over here, Mr. Investigator. The rest of the matter has nothing to do with you or the Secret Service. I hope Don't do unnecessary things."
"This sounds familiar..."
I remember that Butler Collins said the same thing last time.
"I will pay an additional 100 gold pounds on top of the original commission fee."
"100?"
It's just that little. Compared with the old butler, this old knight is really stingy.
Just as Wei En was about to ask for some benefits, he heard countless chaotic footsteps coming from his sensitive perception.
"Mr. Jazz, did you call the guards over?"
"Huh?"
Saiyam also noticed the sounds outside, his face changed slightly, "No, I informed Ramiro to come over... Damn it, they actually did this Such a level! Quick, come with me!"
As he said that, he didn't care about Lugert who was still on the bed and ran towards the door vigorously.
Lugert also noticed their appearance, and finally shouted: "Father, I'm sorry. I, I just wanted to help you, I didn't mean to..." "
Your condolences, I wish you a happy life in another world."
Wei En glanced back at him and pulled the white-haired girl out, "Follow closer, Tina." "
Tina, I know."
After leaving the bedroom, Saiyam ran towards the end of the corridor.
Wei En followed closely and pressed the alarm.
Help, help...Sister Lacey, it's an emergency, come and help.
If it's just Collins, the key is that Erno didn't die last time, so he might have joined the old butler now.
Coupled with these guards and Genrich who had not yet shown up... he had no choice but to escape with the old knight first.
Soon, Saiyam took him to a place that looked like a utility room. He quickly took off the lampstand on the wall, and saw that the cabinet on the wall moved away, revealing a dark hole.
"Where is this?"
"The secret passage leading to other places."
At this time, a roar came from outside, "Collins, what are you going to do?!"
"Is it Ramiro? It seems they have already taken action."
Saiyam paused as he penetrated the body, and a trace of unbearability flashed on his face, "Let's go, let's escape first."
Wei En was good at everything. Even a father didn't care about his son's life. As a ruthless man, The money-making machine is even less likely to react.
However, it can also be seen from this that this old knight is a very decisive and life-saving person.
"Over there, follow me!"
At this time, those outside had also noticed their escape.
"Let's go."
Saiyam gritted his teeth and went straight into the hole. Wei En quickly followed with Tina.
"Sir, you don't have any back-up preparations? You know that there are enemies watching you, how could you end up in such a situation?" "
Huh, no matter how good the arrangement is, it will be useless once a traitor appears."
That's because of the arrangement. Not enough...
But Wei En chose not to say this, so as not to irritate the old knight again.
Within a few days, two sons died, and one was confirmed to have betrayed him. The others would have wanted to die by this time.
As the two of them entered, Saiyam blocked the entrance of the cave, "Come on, Collins knows this secret passage, we don't have much time." "
...You really have no reservations."
With that, the two of them walked together. Run deeper along the secret passage.
Wei En only thought that this secret passage was built very strangely. Normally, such things were used for emergency evacuation and led outside the manor.
But what happens all the way down?
"Mr. Saiyam, don't run away, you can't escape -"
At this time, Collins' voice came from behind, "And Mr. Investigator, our plan was completely ruined because of you. Net."
"Originally our plan was to quietly take over Serres Manor and replace them..." "
Collins, he is mine!"
Erno followed suit.
Wei En really wanted to scold Saiyam in front of him. Your house was occupied by thieves and you didn't even know it. Isn't that such a waste?
"You two, I advise you not to continue coming. I have already notified the city-state's secret dispatch department. I'm afraid they have brought people over now. When the time comes, you will definitely not be able to escape." That's what he said, but at this
time Wei En wishes he had two more legs.
At this time, not only was he unable to keep up with Saiyam in front, but Collins and Erno behind him were also much faster than him.
"Before that, you will definitely die...!" Erno said coldly: "For Tiki!"
[You are targeted by Erno Vazquez's murderous intent. Evaluation: If you choose hard steel, I respect you as a man. I will burn incense and paper for you today next year. Reward: Survival Points +3. 】
God is so incense, you have no heart in the panel?
Wei En knew that the two men behind him were determined to kill him, but now he couldn't deal with the two captains at all... No, that Collins was probably stronger.
"We're almost there, keep up."
Saiyam's voice came from the front, making him feel happy, "Okay, I..."
At this time, a red prompt message flashed on the panel.
[You stepped into the place where the beliefs of unknown existence are stored, because your spiritual level is greater than 40... Evaluation: Do you feel familiar? Special rewards: +5 survival points, +1 toughness level, +1 spiritual level. 】
Fuck,
just tell me why this secret passage keeps running downwards. Its original destination is-the city that never sleeps?
So he should be on the third floor now?
"Die!"
Whoosh.
Wei En didn't have time to think too much. He immediately pulled Tina and ran away when he heard the voice behind him.
From the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a tentacle full of green mucus hitting the secret passage, shattering a piece of rubble. The liquid also corroded the ground and walls into pits.
"Tina, be angry."
The white-haired girl was blown by the dust raised by the attack, and a red light flashed in her empty eyes.
Wei En quickly picked her up and continued running away, "Soon, we will be rescued soon."
He did not dare to let this little ancestor suffer any stimulation. Not to mention the terrifying power of disaster in her body, just the strength in her hands Just a clown doll can destroy an entire city-state.
There is no other way -
Wei En ran and opened the panel at the same time, give me more points!
That’s it for today. Let’s go to bed early after reading this.
There will be an extra update tomorrow and I will try my best to clear all the debts.
(End of chapter)